Hamilton scores Silver Ferns triple showdown
Netball fans are in for a blockbuster week of international sport in Hamilton, with the Silver Ferns set to take over Claudelands Arena for three matches this November.
Live Events News
Country Music Star Kaylee Bell to Headline Equifest’s 4CYTE™ Festival of Speed in Hamilton
New Zealand country music superstar Kaylee Bell will headline Equifest’s Friday night show event, the 4CYTE™ Festival of Speed, delivering a live concert as part of the evening of fast-paced equestrian entertainment at Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton.
Matariki Flavours Take Centre Stage at the Waikato Food Show
Waikato Food Show is celebrates what makes food in Aotearoa special, with a line-up of local and national chefs and foodie personalities taking to the stage at Claudelands Events Centre 11 & 12 July.
Jim Beam Homegrown Sells Out at Speed: Loyal Fans and Super Early Bird Tickets Gone in a Day
Demand for Jim Beam Homegrown 2027 at Claudelands Oval has hit another level, with both loyal fan tickets and all Super Early Bird tickets now officially sold out.
The Future Sounds Good: Jim Beam Homegrown Announces Hamilton Date 2027
Andrew Tuck, Jim Beam Homegrown CEO, has confirmed Jim Beam Homegrown will return to Claudelands Oval in Kirikiriroa Hamilton on Saturday 3 April, 2027.
Split Enz confirms special guests Hans Pucket to open New Zealand shows
Live Nation and Split Enz are thrilled to unveil the special guest openers on their eagerly awaited Forever Enz Tour kicking-off at Claudelands Arena on 2 May 2026.
Taking the stage for all New Zealand shows is kiwi band Hans Pucket.
Split Enz show announced for Hamilton
The Split Enz trajectory continues with Live Nation announcing an additional New Zealand show in Hamilton for their Forever Enz Tour this May.
New Zealand’s Only Dedicated Second-Hand Motorhome & Caravan Show Finds a New Home in Hamilton
The CampSaver Second-Hand Motorhome & Caravan Show is on the move to Claudelands Events Centre on 28 & 29 November 2026.
Jim Beam Homegrown announces emerging artists to perform at 2026 Festival
Jim Beam Homegrown is turning up the volume on the future of New Zealand music, announcing six breakthrough acts from 150 entries to perform on the Manuka Phuel Nexus Stage at this year’s festival at Claudelands Oval in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton.
Claudelands Bridge to transform into ‘Bridge to Homegrown’
This March, Claudelands Bridge will close to vehicles and reopen as Bridge to Homegrown, a pedestrian-only link connecting Hamilton’s central city with Jim Beam Homegrown at Claudelands Oval.
Equifest rides into Hamilton for a multi-year stay
New Zealand’s premier celebration of all things equine, Equifest, is saddling up for a new era, with Hamilton securing the festival for at least three years.
Hamilton emerges as a powerhouse for events
Hamilton is officially on trend, proving it can punch well above its weight in New Zealand’s event industry by attracting high-profile events that draw visitors from across New Zealand and beyond.
ANZ Premiership action returns to Claudelands in 2026
New faces, fierce rivalries and elite domestic netball come to Claudelands in 2026.
Claudelands gears up for a monster day of kiwi music with second lineup drop for Jim Beam Homegrown
Jim Beam Homegrown has just added even more monumental talent to an already stacked 2026 lineup. Mark your calendars for Saturday, 14 March, because Claudelands is about to transform into the biggest one-day Kiwi music festival!
Silver Ferns name 14-strong squad for 2025 Constellation Cup vs the Diamonds
A 14-player Silver Ferns squad has been named for the 2025 Constellation Cup against Australia's Diamonds ahead of sold-out Hamilton game in at Claudelands on 26 October.